# Cell Eater vs Nebulous.io

The clearest difference is rating: Nebulous.io at 4.1 against Cell Eater's 2.7. Nebulous.io also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 10) and review sentiment (54% vs 33%). Cell Eater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nebulous.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Cell Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nebulous.io holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nebulous.io has 2.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cell Eater's written reviews are positive against 54% of Nebulous.io's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell Eater | Nebulous.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-eater/id1023423649/reviews) | **[4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/961632428) | [Simplicial Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069691017) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-eater/id1023423649)

Grow your cell by consuming smaller cells while avoiding larger ones. Compete against other players to become the largest cell on the board. This game offers a simple yet engaging experience inspired by popular .io games.

**Highlights:** Cell growth mechanics, Multiplayer competition, Simple controls, Avoid larger cells, Eat smaller cells

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nebulous.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018)

Engage in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming smaller entities and collecting dots. Avoid larger players while strategizing to become the biggest blob. Enjoy various game modes, customization options, and social features.

**Highlights:** Collect dots and gobble smaller players, Compete with up to 27 players online, Over 500 unlockable skins, Upload custom skins, Multiple game modes including FFA, Teams, and Capture the Flag, Clan system with Clan Wars, Offline single-player mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Plasma | $0.49 | one-time |
| One Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Plasma | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Plasma | $1.49 | one-time |
| 3,000 Plasma | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Boost 7 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Plasma | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Plasma | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Plasma | $7.49 | one-time |
| 25,000 Plasma | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Plasma | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun game modes
- 🤝 Good for playing with friends
- 💎 Addictive and enjoyable
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of updates and fixes for iOS users
- 🕹️ Unbalanced gameplay mechanics
- 🤝 Issues with teaming and cheating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progression resets and lost account data
- Connectivity issues and server problems
- Glitches with power-ups and abilities
- Inconsistent performance on iOS devices
- Inability to change name or settings

**Requested features**

- Improved matchmaking system
- More game modes and customization options
- Ability to upload custom skins on iOS
- Better community features and moderation
- Reduced in-app purchase costs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell Eater free?

Cell Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nebulous.io free?

Nebulous.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cell Eater or Nebulous.io?

Nebulous.io is rated higher. Cell Eater averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Nebulous.io averages 4.1 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Cell Eater or Nebulous.io have ads?

Nebulous.io shows ads; Cell Eater does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*